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Santiago Nacaltepec, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Santiago Nacaltepec is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 511. Elevation: 6,690 ft (2,039 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

511 Population 6/sq mi density
6,690 ft Elevation 2,039 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
34.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population511
Density6/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.8%

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (21°C)
Rain34.9 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation6,690 ft (2,039 m)
Population511
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation6,690 ft (2,039 m)
Coordinates17.5082°, -96.9190°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature71°F (21°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation34.9 inches (887 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santiago Nacaltepec

Santiago Nacaltepec is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 511. The city sits at an elevation of 6,690 feet (2,039 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 16 business establishments.

Income: Santiago Nacaltepec vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)16

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santiago Nacaltepec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 273 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 34.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,690 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average70.5°F
31% above Mexico avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,690 ft (2,039 m)
Area88.2 sq mi (228.4 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates17.5082°N, 96.9190°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.9"
8% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

350 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M5.8 on Aug 2, 2025.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 112 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 136 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 131 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 82 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 66 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 144 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 57 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 127 km
Mar 1, 2022 5 km SE of San Cristóbal Amatlán, Mexico M5.3 149 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 148 km
Apr 1, 1996 16 km ENE of Nejapa de Madero, Mexico M5.2 149 km
Aug 5, 1993 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico M5.2 140 km
Apr 7, 1991 2 km NE of Tepenixtlahuaca, Mexico M5.1 146 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 124 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 35 km
Feb 17, 2018 12 km N of Tepenixtlahuaca, Mexico M5.0 137 km
Jun 25, 2015 1 km ENE of Zocoteaca de León, Mexico M5.0 149 km
Aug 27, 2002 0 km NNW of San Juan Quiahue, Mexico M5.0 140 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 68 km
Jun 22, 2021 9 km N of San Juan Lachao, Mexico M4.9 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 199 km
2024 John Category 3 234 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 187 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 279 km
2017 Max Category 1 229 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 153 km
2010 Karl Category 3 155 km
2005 Stan Category 1 246 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 183 km
1997 Rick Category 2 181 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 231 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (173 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 173 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 67°F (20°C) 0.4 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in
April 75°F (24°C) 1.0 in
May 76°F (25°C) 2.5 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 6.6 in
July 72°F (22°C) 6.7 in Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 5.9 in
September 71°F (22°C) 6.5 in
October 70°F (21°C) 2.7 in
November 67°F (20°C) 1.1 in
December 65°F (19°C) 0.5 in

Santiago Nacaltepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 65°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Santiago Nacaltepec

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Mejor Oaxaca - 101.7 FM - XHZB-FM - ORO (Organización Radiofónica de Oaxaca) - Oaxaca, OA 101.7, 101.7 fm MP3 64 kbps
LA MEXICANA 570 (Oaxaca) - 570 AM - XHEOA-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 570 am, 94.9 fm MP3
LA KEBUENA 89.7 (Oaxaca) - 89.7 FM - XHOCA-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 89.7 fm, américa MP3 192 kbps
La Poderosa Oaxaca 100.1 FM banda, banda norteña MP3
EXA FM 98.5 (Oaxaca) - 98.5 FM - XHNR-FM - Organización Radiofónica de Oaxaca (ORO) - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 98.5 fm, américa MP3 32 kbps
Radio Activa (Salina Cruz) - 89.1 FM - XHIKE-FM - Ike Siidi Viaa, A.C. - Salina Cruz, OA 89.1, 89.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
LOS40 Oaxaca - 89.7 FM - XHOCA-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 89.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Mexicana Oaxaca 94.9 FM banda, banda norteña MP3
La Mejor Puerto Escondido - 94.1 FM - XHEDO-FM - Puerto Escondido, OA 94.1, 94.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
Oreja FM 105.7 Oaxaca baladas en español, grupo as MP3
Radio Activa (Salina Cruz) - 89.1 FM - XHIKE-FM - Ike Siidi Viaa, AC - Salina Cruz, OA 89.1, 89.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
tuxtepExa FM Tuxtepec - 101.3 FM - XHPTUX-FM - Grupo Rojaz - Tuxtepec, OA 101.3, 101.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Tuxtepec - 101.3 FM - XHPTUX-FM - Grupo Rojaz - Tuxtepec, OA 101.3, 101.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 95.7 (Oaxaca) - 95.7 FM - XHCE-FM - Grupo Encuentro - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 95.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Oaxaca - 98.5 FM - XHNR-FM - ORO (Organización Radiofónica de Oaxaca) - Oaxaca, OA 98.5, 98.5 fm MP3 32 kbps

Restaurants in Santiago Nacaltepec

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comedor El Paraíso

Airports Near Santiago Nacaltepec

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xoxocotlán International AirportOAXLarge Airport
Patria Vieja AirstripSmall Airport
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mexico_City

🇲🇽 About Mexico

Capital Mexico City
Population 126,190,788
Area 1,972,550 km²
GDP (USD) $1,798,317,581,487
GDP per capita $13,861
HDI 0.781
Life expectancy 75.1 years
Internet users 81.2%
Urban population 79.5%
Currency MXN (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +52
TLD .mx
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Mexico

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 2 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Mar 16 Benito Juárez's birthday Natalicio de Benito Juárez
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Sep 16 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Nov 16 Revolution Day Día de la Revolución
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Santiago Nacaltepec

What is the population of Santiago Nacaltepec?

Santiago Nacaltepec has a population of 511 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 88.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santiago Nacaltepec?

Santiago Nacaltepec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.9 inches.

How is the job market in Santiago Nacaltepec?

Santiago Nacaltepec has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 16 business establishments in the area.

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